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Martha Mees Obituary

Mees, Martha Jane age 77, of LaGrange. Beloved wife of Erich M. Loving mother of Erich O. (Dana Mees-Athuring), Christina (Greg) Jonas, Heidi (Alfonso) Gioia and Raymond. Devoted grandmother of Maria and Anna Jonas and Joseph Gioia. Cherished sister of Robert (Jutta) Tragnitz and Christine (Joe) Polito. Dear aunt of Bill and John Tragnitz and Michael Girard. Mrs. Mees was passionately involved with education and history in her community. She had served as a teacher at Reavis High School and was Vice President of Mees Engineering, Inc. Visitation 3 to 9pm Wednesday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home; 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Will lie in state 10am Thursday until time of funeral service 11am at Lyonsville Congregational Church; 6871 Joliet Rd., Indian Head Park. Interment at First Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lyonsville Congregational Church Mission Fund appreciated. Funeral info 708-352-6500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 5, 2009.

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Heather Privette

October 22, 2009

Raymond and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Martha Mattes

October 8, 2009

Erich & Erich O., Tina, Heidi, Raymond, and spouses and grandchildren-My deep sympathies at the loss of Martha Jane. I will remember her smile, her positive outlook on life, her graciousness, her generosity, her hospitality-and the family gatherings at the Mees home. The dignity and grace with which she faced her final illness is an inspiration to us all. May God comfort you at this time, and may she be granted eternal rest.

October 8, 2009

My heartfelt sympathy to your entire family. I have many fond memories from childhood of your dear Mother and Father. May God bless and keep you all. William(Billy) Rauch (Phoenix,Az.)

Ruth Ohlemeyer

October 7, 2009

Erich Sr. & Jr, Tina, Heidi, Ray, and all others in the family- We are so sorry at the loss of Jane. I have many fond memories of her, and can only wish that my husband and son could have met her. I will miss the many gatherings at her house, her constant smile, and her graciousness. I feel very glad, though, that she was in my life while I was growing up.

Christy Polaski-Segarra

October 7, 2009

So sorry for your loss. Your parents have such fond memories in my mind and your mother always brought a smile to my face! What a blessing to have known her!

Ray and Cyndi Kustush

October 7, 2009

Erich and family, we wish to express our sadness at the loss of Martha. She was a lovely woman and will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.

Chelly Berg

October 5, 2009

Tina and family, I am sorry for your loss. Tina I am so happy that you remembered to call me. I am at a loss for words. Love to all.

Melanie Ternes

October 5, 2009

We are so, so very sorry for your loss. Our family has many fond memories of your mom and our time spent with your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love,

Wayne and Melanie Ternes and Family

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